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64.0150°N, 21.1925°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Hellisheiði til vesturs)
Off the main road- 1.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hveragerði — 1.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 39 km in a straight line
What else is close- 267 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Grýla
Northern Lights Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Riverfrom 13.842 ISK · 4 h
Mega Zipline - Superman Ride (Fast as a Falcon!)from 13.490 ISK · 55 min
Geothermal Heights & Zipline Thrills: The Hellisheidi Geothermal Exhibition & Mega Zipline Adventurefrom 9.650 ISK · 3 h
Lava & Air Adventure Combofrom 16.300 ISK · 3 h
Conventional Ride with VIDEOfrom 13.280 ISK · 55 min
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 h
04D - Riding and Gullfoss, Geysir & Þingvellirfrom 30.850 ISK · 10 h
04B - The Sea Horsefrom 36.150 ISK · 8 h
Northern Lights Hot River Hike in Reykjadalurfrom 29.900 ISK · 5 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGrýla weather and conditions
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5°Cclear · feels 2°C2 m/sgusts 59 h 52 mdaylight · 08:14 – 18:06
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
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Is it safe to visit Grýla?
Yes, from behind the marked barriers. The water and ground around Grýla are near boiling (around 80–100 °C), and the crust can be thin — people have been badly scalded stepping off the paths. Stay on the marked walkways, keep children and dogs close, and never touch the water.
How do I get to Grýla?
Grýla is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms can make access roads hazardous.
When is the best time to visit Grýla?
Grýla is open and free year-round. Geothermal areas are active in every season; check live road and weather conditions before you drive, especially in winter.
Does Grýla cost anything to visit?
Grýla is free and open year-round. Some geothermal areas have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Thorsteinn1996 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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